Finding the Third Proportional to 58,014 and 90,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,014 and 90,441 is: 140,993.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,014 : 90,441 = 90,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,014/90,441 = 90,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,014x = 90,441 × 90,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,014x = 8,179,574,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,179,574,481/58,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,993.11
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